S3S-VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management, v1.0


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Status Active Since 15 September 2026
Sectoral Scope
15. Agriculture
Outcome Labels Reductions, Removals, and Carbon Stock Outcomes

This methodology quantifies the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions and soil organic carbon (SOC) removals resulting from the adoption of improved agricultural land management (ALM) practices. Such practices include, but are not limited to, reduced tillage and improvements in fertilizer application, biomass residue and water management, cash and cover crop planting and harvesting practices, and grazing practices.

  • This methodology utilizes Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology VM0042, v2.2 (PDF), including the corrections and clarifications (PDF), released on June 11, 2026, adapted for use in the Scope 3 Standard Program.
  • This means that the underlying methodology, VM0042, v2.2, meets the highest industry benchmark for high-integrity carbon credits. VM0042, v2.2 has been approved by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) as meeting the requirements of the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) Assessment Framework.

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Details
Status Active Since 15 September 2026
Sectoral Scope
15. Agriculture
Outcome Labels Reductions, Removals, and Carbon Stock Outcomes